OLLE

OLLE OWL MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITATIONAL

Dates:
27 Feb 2021 for asynchronous speech links deadline
2-5 March 2021 for asynchronous events judging
3-5 March 2021 evenings for live Extemp
6 March 2021 for live PF/LD

DEADLINE

27 Feb 2021

ELIGIBILITY

Open to 6th - 8th graders only

PLATFORM

Online through NSDA Campus

Information

This is an online tournament held in Texas, so schedule will be in Texas time zone (CST).

Dear Middle School Speech and Debaters:

We would like to invite you to Olle Middle School’s ninth annual speech, drama, and debate tournament. This year, our entire tournament will occur online. We will offer the following events:

Asynchronous Events (March 2-5 judging): Declamation, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Oratory
Live Speaking Event (March 3-5): Extemporaneous Speaking
Live Debate Events (March 6): LD Debate, PF Debate

Rules for each event can be found below.

We will be using the NSDA Campus platform for all live events. You can test your ability to connect to NSDA Campus at https://campus.speechanddebate.org/.

As we move our tournament online, we will still attempt to provide the best judging possible. We believe that quality, constructive judging is crucial to the development of middle school performers. Consequently, our judging pool consists of trained adults from our faculty, alumni, and community, as well as carefully selected high school students who have successfully participated in high school speech, drama, and debate.

Drops after the deadline will forfeit the original entry fee.
A $10.00 fee will be charged for debate drops after March 3.

TOURNAMENT RULES AND RECORDING GUIDELINES

Eligibility
To compete in this tournament, students must be enrolled in the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade.
If a student competes for a non-school-based club, and their accredited school is attending our tournament, that student must compete for their accredited school. Students who violate this rule will be disqualified.

Material
A student may not reuse material presented at any competition during a previous academic year. For the purposes of this tournament, the academic year begins in August and ends with the NSDA National Tournament in June. Consequently, students may not use material that they presented at the 2020 NSDA Middle School Speech Challenge.
Students may not use the same material in multiple events. Transcripts of oratories and interpretation material should be available for verification if necessary.
Interpretation pieces must meet NSDA standards for publication.

Recording Asynchronous Events
In accordance with Texas Forensic Association rules, "a competitor may not use the same recorded performance for more than two tournament weekends. (These do not have to be consecutive weekends.)"
The camera must remain stationary during the performance, but competitors may place themselves within the frame as they see fit. Students may move in and out of the frame.
Competitors may not use green screens, virtual backgrounds, or professional backgrounds that are not a solid color. On-screen text is prohibited.
Recordings must be of a single take. No editing or splicing of performances is allowed.
If you provide a YouTube link for your recorded video, it should be unlisted, but not private.
If you provide a Google Drive or OneDrive link, make sure the file sharing setting allows anyone to view your video.
Check all video links to make sure they work.

Event Rules
LD Debate

NSDA rules will be used. The speaking times are: 6-3-7-3-4-6-3 with 4 minutes of prep time.
We will use the NSDA Lincoln-Douglas topic for March/April 2021:
NSDA LD Mar/Apr - Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee universal child care.

PF Debate

NSDA rules will be used. The speaking times are: 4-4-3-4-4-3-3-3-3-2-2 with 3 minutes of prep time.
We will use the NSDA Public Forum topic for March 2021:
NSDA PF March - Resolved: On balance, the benefits of creating the United States Space Force outweigh the harms.

Declamation/OI

Students will deliver a published speech from memory. The speech, usually famous or historical in nature, must have been delivered in public. The original speaker's words may not be altered for this presentation with the exception that cutting is permitted. The presentation should include an introduction that provides the title of the speech and the author, and should include relevant information about the situation in which the speech was originally delivered. This event is an exercise in interpretation, not mimicry, so the contestant should avoid trying to reproduce the delivery style of the original speaker.
The time limit for Declamation is 10 minutes with 30 seconds grace.

Dramatic Interpretation

Students will present a memorized, dramatic selection from a published source (play, novel, short story, etc.). Non-published movie scenes are not allowed. No costumes, props, or notes are allowed. Movement within the performance area is unrestricted. Students must have a memorized introduction that includes the title and author.
The time limit for Dramatic Interpretation is 10 minutes with 30 seconds grace.

Extemporaneous Speaking

After selecting one topic from a group of three, students will have thirty minutes to prepare a speech on a domestic or foreign issue. During preparation time, students may access the internet, but they cannot access prepared speeches or outlines. When presenting the speech, one 3x5 note card may be used.
The time limit for Extemporaneous Speaking is 7 minutes with 30 seconds grace.

Humorous Interpretation

Students will present a memorized, humorous selection from a published source (play, novel, short story, etc.). Standup comic routines and non-published movie scenes are not allowed. No costumes, props, or notes are allowed. Movement within the performance area is unrestricted. Students must have a memorized introduction that includes the title and author.
The time limit for Dramatic Interpretation is 10 minutes with 30 seconds grace.

Original Oratory

Students should present an original, prepared speech from memory without using notes. Speech topics should be motivational or inspirational in nature. No more than 150 words may be quoted. The oratory must be the original work of the contestant and cannot have been used in competition prior to the current school year.
The time limit for Original Oratory is 10 minutes with 30 seconds grace.

DEBATE TOPICS AND CONGRESS LEGISLATION

Lincoln-Douglas Debate—2021 March/April Topic
Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee universal child care.

Public Forum Debate—2021 March Topic
Resolved: On balance, the benefits of creating the United States Space Force outweigh the harms.

SWEEPSTAKES POINTS

Individual Events
Declamation, Dramatic Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, Humorous Interpretation, Oratory
First Place = 15 points
Second Place = 12 points
Third Place = 10 points
Fourth Place = 8 points
Fifth Place = 6 points
Sixth Place = 4 points

Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate
First Place = 15 points
Second Place = 12 points
Non-Advancing Semifinalist = 10 points
Non-Advancing Quarterfinalist = 6 points

NSDA Campus Instructions for Students
NSDA Campus Instructions for Judges

Entry Price

One event and parent is judging $70
One event and NOT providing a judge $140

Two events and parent is judging $90
Two events and NOT providing a judge $180

Three events and parent is judging $110
Three events and NOT providing a judge $220

Each person in a PF/Policy/Duo team would be responsible of providing their own judge, so one PF/Policy/Duo team would need to either provide two judges, both pay the judge fee, or one of each option.

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

NOTE: We will charge set up fees if we have to create tabroom.com accounts for judges. It is recommended you do so on your own.

Schedule - CST

Please note that all times are in CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST).

Saturday, February 27, 2021
Video Submission Deadline for Asynchronous Events

Tuesday, March 2, 2021
7:00 am to 9:00 pm—Prelims for Asynchronous Events

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
7:00 am to 9:00 pm—Prelims for Asynchronous Events
4:30 pm—Extemp Draw (Live)
5:00 pm—Extemp Prelims (Live)

Thursday, March 4, 2021
7:00 am to 9:00 pm—Semifinals for Asynchronous Events
4:30 pm—Extemp Draw (Live)
5:00 pm—Extemp Semis (Live)

Friday, March 5, 2021
7:00 am to 9:00 pm—Finals for Asynchronous Events
4:30 pm—Extemp Draw (Live)
5:00 pm—Extemp Finals (Live)

Saturday, March 6, 2021
9:00 am—LD Round 1 (Live)
9:05 am—PF Round 1 (Live)
10:30 am—LD Round 2 (Live)
10:35 am—PF Round 2 (Live)
12:00 pm—LD Round 3 (Live)
12:05 pm—PF Round 3 (Live)
1:30 pm to 1:45 pm—Coaches' Challenge
2:00 pm—LD/PF Quarterfinals (Live)
3:30 pm—LD/PF Semifinals (Live)
5:00 pm—LD/PF Finals (Live)
7:00 pm (or earlier)—Final results will be posted.

LD and PF rounds will be single-flighted.
We are offering extemporaneous speaking during the week to help our debate rounds run more smoothly on Saturday.
Saturday's schedule gives students breaks between rounds, gives judges ample time to complete their ballots, and allows for technical difficulties. As many of us have discovered, everything takes longer in a virtual world.

Drop Fee

Drop fees will be the same amounts as the entry fee PLUS any fees the tournament charges us for late drops. Drop requests should be made to Victor and Nadia.

Please do not drop out last minute to avoid being charged these fees.

Contact Info

Victor Rivas Umana
Contact email: vrivasumana@tgsastaff.com
Nadia Budiman
Contact email: nbudiman@tgsastaff.com
Or info@tgsastaff.com

Registration Form

STUDENT INFORMATION

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Email (DO NOT USE PARENT'S EMAIL) *

Student Phone Number *

Does the student have a Tabroom account? *

Yes and it is linked with GSA's account(s) Yes but it is not linked and we need you to add to your roster No but I will create one before submitting registration No but I will pay the additional $35 setup fee

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Your email address will be the one included when we send the logistics email.

Parent Name *

First

Last

Parent Email *

Parent Phone Number *

EVENT SELECTION
Make sure you have checked the double-entry policies if there are any. We are not responsible for schedule conflicts.

Partner Name (write N/A if none) *

First

Last

Speech #1 video performance link (list here or send to Nadia by Feb 27) *

Speech #1 Piece Information (title, author, etc) *

Speech #2 video performance link (list here or send to Nadia by Feb 27) *

Speech #2 Piece Information (title, author, etc) *

Speech #3 video performance link (list here or send to Nadia by Feb 27) *

Speech #3 Piece Information (title, author, etc) *

JUDGE PROVISION

Are you supplying a judge? *

Judge Name *

Judge email (Must be linked to a tabroom account. Register first at tabroom.com before completing this sign up) *

Judge phone *

Does your judge have a Tabroom account? *

Yes No but I will create one before submitting registration No but I'll pay the additional $35 setup fee Not judging

Signing up a judge without having a Tabroom account will result in us charging you for the set up fee. You can do this easily on your own by going to tabroom.com. It takes less than a minute.

First time judging? Click here to learn how to do it! Or watch our Youtube playlist here.

This tournament requires judges to have a paradigm on their Tabroom account, which can be a few sentences on your preferences of debating styles, etc. See here for example. It doesn't need to be this long, but make sure to add something before you sign up. For example: "I am a parent, please speak clearly and slowly and avoid technical jargon".

NSDA Campus Instructions for Judges

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I will keep a copy of this form for reference. *

YES

We are signing up with the understanding that my child will work to be ready by the tournament date. If we choose to drop out because my child is not ready that will be considered when making assessments for future classes. *

YES

I understand that if I fail to drop the tournament before the deadline that I will still be responsible for the fees of both my son or daughter, along with that of his or her partner and the fines. *

YES

I understand that if payment is not received we won't be registered and our spot will be given up to someone else. *

YES

I confirm that I have completed all necessary paperwork for this tournament. *

YES

I understand that The Golden State Academy has no control over tournament entries other than the initial sign up. I understand that my child's priority will be based on either the last time I signed up OR the date paid, whichever is latest. *

YES

I understand that my child must check in and check out periodically at the tournament with the coach and that if I do not my child will be barred from participating in following tournaments. This is to ensure coaches can see where students are at competitively and to give any initial feedback for improvement. *

YES

I understand that I can check my entry status through tabroom.com. *

YES

I am a consenting adult. I understand that by submitting this form I agree to all that has been covered. *

YES

Submit/take to payment

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.
Check our home page for the schedule!

School year Hours

M-F: 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Telephone

510-270-8480
510-470-0531
510-890-6665

Email (preferred)

For more info email us at: info@tgsastaff.com

Locations

Fremont: 200 Brown Rd #201, Fremont, CA 94539

Radiant Kidz(Cupertino): 991 Saratoga Ave #140, San Jose, CA 95129

Morning Light Education: 6690 Amador Plaza Rd, Suite 230, Dublin, CA

Aborn Institute: 2804 Riedel Road, San Jose, CA 95135

Loving Tree Academy: 36601 Newark Blvd, #83, Newark, CA 94560

OLLE OWL MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITATIONAL​

Dates:​27 Feb 2021 for asynchronous speech links deadline​2-5 March 2021 for asynchronous events judging3-5 March 2021 evenings for live Extemp​6 March 2021 for live PF/LD

Information

​Entry Price

Schedule - CST

Drop Fee

Contact Info

Registration Form

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.Check our home page for the schedule!

School year Hours

Telephone

Email (preferred)

Locations

OLLE OWL MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITATIONAL

Dates:
27 Feb 2021 for asynchronous speech links deadline
2-5 March 2021 for asynchronous events judging
3-5 March 2021 evenings for live Extemp
6 March 2021 for live PF/LD

Entry Price

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.
Check our home page for the schedule!